Assistant Marketing Officer - Toronto, Canada - Italian Trade Commission

Description

JOB OPENING

The Italian Trade Commission (ITC) is seeking applicants

for the temporary position of Assistant Marketing Officer

The role of the AssistantMarketing Officer (AMO) will be to support the Trade Analysts in the wine sector for a series of initiatives such as the upcoming e-commerce promotional campaigns with SAQ (Société des alcools du Québec) and LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) and to help preparing other promotional programs and direct assistance services.

Summary of the position - see below for details

• Visa status either Canadian citizen or visa already obtained; the ITC will not sponsor any employees directly or indirectly.
• Focus leads generation and maintenance, investments scouting, networking

• Level

• Entry, 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role

• Education

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in a relevant discipline, such as Marketing, Business Administration, Public Policy, Communication (non exhaustive list)

• Languages

• Proficiency in English and Italian (reading, writing and speaking). Proficiency in French will be considered an asset
• The position is temporary and fulltime, i.e. 35 hours a week in presence, as allowed by the circumstances, at ITC's office in Toronto, Canada.

• Salary and compensation will be commensurate with experience and up to 4,200 cad per month, with an end of contract bonus of up to a month's salary per year worked, depending on performance.

• Contract duration

• An initial temporary contract will last for six months with the option of a renewal for six more months.

Duties & Responsibilities

As part of the temporary contract, the activities and responsibilities for the position, under the direction of ITC, shall include the following.

• General office and administrative work involved in the organization of promotional activities and events, including the preparation of documents and contracts
• Market analysis and data search
• Communication with third parties
• Creation of content and dissemination through social media or websites
• Preparation of interim and final reports
• Updating and improving the database of Canadian companies active in wine trading
• Provision of marketing support services to companies
• Any other activity related to the purpose of the position, assigned by the Director, the Trade Analysts in charge of the sector or other senior staff.

Requirements:

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Education_

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably but not exclusively in a relevant discipline, such as Marketing, Business Administration, Public Policy, Communication)

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Language_

• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in Italian
• Knowledge of French (reading, writing, comprehension and speaking) is an asset and will add to test scores

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Experience_

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role

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Additional skills and requirements_

• Ability to manage time, plan, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment, leveraging on teamwork and collaboration
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Meticulous work ethic with attention to detail
• Adaptability, initiative and flexibility
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada, i.e. be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Residency status in Canada. The Italian Trade Commission will not sponsor any employees directly or indirectly.

Salary and Compensation
The position is temporary and full-time, i.e. 35 hours a week in presence, as allowed by the circumstances, at ITC's office in Toronto, Canada.

Salary and compensation will be commensurate with experience and up to 4,200 cad per month, with an end of contract bonus of up to a month's salary per year worked, depending on performance.

An initial temporary contract will last for six months, with the option of a renewal for six more months, depending on performance and availability of funds.

This assignment does not constitute a basis for an open ended hire and is project based, nor does it offer private health insurance.

Application Requirements
To be considered for an interview, applicants must submit the following documents.

• An up to date resumé (required)

Prior to finalizing the hiring process, the successful applicant will have to submit or show the following documents.

• A copy of the degree diploma
• Copies of documentation proving

- citizenships (for each possessed)
- fiscal residency in Canada
- eligibility to work in Canada (a Permanent residence for non

• Canadian citizens or proof of Canadian citizenship)

- clean Canadian criminal record certificate
- in case of other citizenship(s), a clean criminal record certificate issued by the competent authorities of each country of citizenship

• A copy of a valid photo ID

All of the above documents will be part of the official record of the hiring procedures.

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